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Jackson Boyd’s Edinburgh and Glasgow offices are always busy and at any one time there are many newsworthy things going on. Check in here to find out what we are up to and who we have helped, along with the latest insight and industry news.

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Jackson Boyd CSR

Jackson Boyd Staff Lend a Helping Hand (or two!)

February 16, 2023June 5, 2017 by Jackson Boyd CSR

Deaf Awareness week ran from 15 May 2017 until 22 May 2017. During this week our Louise Edgar, Paralegal, taught one of her friends, Fiona McGhee, a Primary School Teacher, the British Sign Language (BSL) … Read more

Alan McCormack

To beard or not to beard

June 10, 2019June 2, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Not to beard would appear to be the answer for construction company Mears, who have banned workers from having beards on the grounds of health and safety. Workers at a London site were told that … Read more

Alan McCormack

The Whistleblowing Doctor, the Protected Disclosure & the Unfair Dismissal

August 15, 2019June 2, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) upholds decision in favour of Whistleblower in Dr Beatt –v– Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Facts Dr Beatt was a consultant cardiologist with Croydon University Hospital from 2005 until September 2012, … Read more

Debbie Milne

Primum non nocere – first, do no harm

December 13, 2017June 1, 2017 by Debbie Milne

The origins of this phrase are uncertain. Despite the maxim being in Latin, they are widely attributed to Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician more usually associated with the Hippocratic Oath. Had disgraced surgeon Mr Ian … Read more

Alan McCormack

Calls for New Government to Focus on ‘Good Work’

December 13, 2017May 31, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The CIPD has called on whichever party wins the General Election next month to focus on creating the conditions for ‘good work’ in organisations across the country.

Alan Cameron

New Kids on the Block

February 16, 2023May 30, 2017 by Alan Cameron

I recently had the opportunity to attend Gallowhill Primary School’s “World Work Week”. This involved speaking to Primary 4 and 7 classes about life as a lawyer. It’s safe to say that the children were … Read more

Dave Berry

Hotel Pays Compensation to Family of Tourist Scalded To Death By Shower

December 13, 2017May 30, 2017 by Dave Berry

Kalyani Uthaman was a 59 year-old lady from India who was on holiday in Scotland during August 2012. Unfortunately her holiday took a tragic turn when attending a Premier Inn Hotel in Newcraighall. Mrs Uthaman … Read more

Jayne Homan

Avoid Having a ‘Mare with your Horse!

December 13, 2017May 29, 2017 by Jayne Homan

If you own a horse or are involved in any of the equestrian disciplines you will be familiar with the emotional rollercoaster that comes with this expensive past time. When something goes wrong, talking to … Read more

Jackson Boyd CSR

Charity begins at home, in the East End of Glasgow…

February 16, 2023May 25, 2017 by Jackson Boyd CSR

Article written by Lauren Tighe The Sound Lab was set up in 2003 in memory of a young man from Tollcross, who was tragically killed whilst on holiday, upon realising there was a need to … Read more

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